SPX concerns - weekly all time highs

[JustAnotherTimeline]

Is anyone else getting concerned with weekly S&P all time highs? Don't get me wrong, the gains are nice, but something feels off. With the seemingly never-ending QE the market seems so manipulated that it feels like a house of cards. I worry we are staring down another 2008-like financial event of some kind in the not too distant future.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Breaking: the market has been manipulated since the beginning of the market.

 

[cyfan92]

Is anyone else getting concerned with weekly S&P all time highs? Don't get me wrong, the gains are nice, but something feels off. With the seemingly never-ending QE the market seems so manipulated that it feels like a house of cards. I worry we are staring down another 2008-like financial event of some kind in the not too distant future.

As long as there is confidence in the USD and the US Fed is the central bank of the world... I won't loose any sleep. Too many rich people in crapy countries want to park their money here

 

[TXCyclones]

Is anyone else getting concerned with weekly S&P all time highs? Don't get me wrong, the gains are nice, but something feels off. With the seemingly never-ending QE the market seems so manipulated that it feels like a house of cards. I worry we are staring down another 2008-like financial event of some kind in the not too distant future.

While I generally understand the sentiment, I don't see any reason for panic. I've heard this described as a TINA market; meaning, There Is No Alternative. Where else can you put your money right now? Basically, all other markets for investment aren't great right now so stocks continue to be the best place to park your money.

 

[Dopey]

Is anyone else getting concerned with weekly S&P all time highs? Don't get me wrong, the gains are nice, but something feels off. With the seemingly never-ending QE the market seems so manipulated that it feels like a house of cards. I worry we are staring down another 2008-like financial event of some kind in the not too distant future.

I've had friends pull out money starting in 2013 because the highs felt "off."

Eventually they'll be right.

In the meantime, they lost 9 years of growth.

Who knows man. I agree the whole thing is a sham and not reflective of "the economy." But I don't have any better alternatives for my money at the moment, unfortunately.

 

[mywayorcyway]

I feel the same, but it isn't going to change a single thing I do. I don't have the energy to lay awake at night wondering if I've timed it properly. I pump money in when it goes down, I pump money in when it goes up.

 

[BCClone]

It keeps going up because most people just don't like pulling out.

 

[nfrine]

Is anyone else getting concerned with weekly S&P all time highs? Don't get me wrong, the gains are nice, but something feels off. With the seemingly never-ending QE the market seems so manipulated that it feels like a house of cards. I worry we are staring down another 2008-like financial event of some kind in the not too distant future.

How old are you? If 65+, might be good time to back off a bit. But reallocation is something to do on a regular basis anyway.

 

[JustAnotherTimeline]

As long as there is confidence in the USD and the US Fed is the central bank of the world... I won't loose any sleep. Too many rich people in crapy countries want to park their money here

DXY is doing ok. But, personally I have very little confidence in our government with the rate of USD debasement. History is not on our side with these kinds of actions IMO.

 

[TXCyclones]

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[JustAnotherTimeline]

While I generally understand the sentiment, I don't see any reason for panic. I've heard this described as a TINA market; meaning, There Is No Alternative. Where else can you put your money right now? Basically, all other markets for investment aren't great right now so stocks continue to be the best place to park your money.

Yeah, that is fair. I should probably clarify, I am not entertaining or advocating drastic investment strategy changes. I was just curious if anyone else was concerned of another looming black swan event like 2008. The statistical correlation between the Fed balance sheet and the S&P is almost 1 since that time. Not good.

 

[JustAnotherTimeline]

The only hedge I know of to currency debasement is Bitcoin. And that is another conversation altogether, lol.

 

[JustAnotherTimeline]

How old are you? If 65+, might be good time to back off a bit. But reallocation is something to do on a regular basis anyway.

Not there yet! Although time feels like it is accelerating, lol.

 

[3TrueFans]

I'm convinced, I just took all my money out of the stock market and bought Bitcoin.

 

[Cyched]

The good news is you’ll be able to precisely time the high with some hindsight. Happy investing!

 

[JustAnotherTimeline]

I'm convinced, I just took all my money out of the stock market and bought Bitcoin.

Wouldn't be surprised at all if that paid off.

 

[CascadeClone]

The only hedge I know of to currency debasement is Bitcoin. And that is another conversation altogether, lol.

Gold? Real estate?

I'm not a gold bug or commodities guy, but I do have some RE as a minor hedge. It's not real significant but it helps me sleep I suppose.

 

[dmclone]

I'd back off if I thought inflation was transitory. I don't, so I remain about 60% in equities.

 

[JustAnotherTimeline]

Gold? Real estate?

I'm not a gold bug or commodities guy, but I do have some RE as a minor hedge. It's not real significant but it helps me sleep I suppose.

Yeah, RE is a good hard asset alternative. Gold has been a complete dud for the last decade. Frankly, I believe Bitcoin will eventually overtake it's marketcap. Everything gold does, bitcoin does better IMO.

 

[BCClone]

Yeah, RE is a good hard asset alternative. Gold has been a complete dud for the last decade. Frankly, I believe Bitcoin will eventually overtake it's marketcap. Everything gold does, bitcoin does better IMO.

Bitcoin jewelry?